Have You Seen Her

The Chi-Lites

About Have You Seen Her

"Have You Seen Her" is a song recorded by the soul vocal group The Chi-Lites and released on Brunswick Records in 1971. Composed by the lead singer Eugene Record and Barbara Acklin, the song was included on the group's 1971 album (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People. The Chi-Lites recorded "Have You Seen Her" in a style owing much to the doo-wop traditions of the late 1950s; after the success of another such song earlier in the year, The Temptations' "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me). " The song begins and ends with a narrator remarking on how he was once happy with a woman; however, she left him, so he passes the days by partaking in leisurely activities. Much to his dismay, the woman does not return or attempt to communicate with him as he had hoped. The narrator ends the song musing on how foolish he was for believing the woman of his dreams would always be around. Some radio edits have omitted the spoken dialogue. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached the top of the Billboard R&B Singles chart in November 1971. It also reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1972. 


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Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,

One month ago today
I was happy as a lark
But now I go for walks
To the movies, maybe to the park

I have a seat on the same old bench
To watch the children play, huh
You know tomorrow is their future
But for me just another day

They all gather â??round me, huh
They seem to know my name
We laugh, tell a few jokes
But it still doesn't ease my pain

I know I can't hide from a memory
Though day after day I've tried
I keep sayin' she'll be back
But today again I've lied

Oh, I see her face everywhere I go
On the street and even at the picture show
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her

Oh, I hear her voice as the cold winds blow
In the sweet music on my radio
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her

Why, oh, why
Did she have to leave and go away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
I've been used to havin' someone to lean on
And I'm lost, baby, I'm lost

Oh, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]

Oh, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]

Oh, she left her kiss upon my lips
But left that break within my heart
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her

Oh, I see her hand reaching out to me
Only she can set me free
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her

Why, oh, why
Did she have to leave and go away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
I've been used to havin' someone to lean on
And I'm lost, baby, I'm lost

Oh, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]

As another day comes to an end
I'm lookin' for a letter or somethin'
Anything that she would send
With all the people I know, hmm
I'm still a lonely man
You know it's funny
I thought I had her in the palm of my hand

Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]

Oh (Oh, yeah, eah, eah,), doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Have you seen her (Have you seen her)
Tell me have you seen her (Have you seen her)

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Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]
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Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]
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Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]

Have you seen her
Tell me have you seen her [Tell me have you seen her]

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The Chi-Lites

The Chi-Lites ( /ˈʃaɪlaɪts/ SHY-lyts) are a Chicago-based smooth soul vocal quartet from the early 1970s, one of the few from the period not to come from Memphis or Philadelphia. They were led by Eugene Record, and scored eleven Top Ten R&B hits from 1969 to 1974. more »

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Written by: Barbara Acklin, Eugene Record

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13 facts about this song

Group Formation
The Chi-Lites was an American R&B/soul vocal quartet from Chicago, Illinois. They were formed in 1959.
Song Release
"Have You Seen Her" was released in 1971 as part of their fourth album "(For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People."
Lead Vocalist
The song was led by the Chi-Lites' lead singer, songwriter and producer, Eugene Record.
Chart Successes
The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and led the soul chart of Billboard for 2 weeks in 1971.
Grammy Nominations
"Have You Seen Her" received a Grammy Award nomination in 1972 for Best Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.
Song Length
The original full-length studio album version of the song lasts for more than nine minutes, included a long monologue and instrumental sections.
International Influence
The song also achieved major chart success in the UK, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart as well as topping the Adult Contemporary chart in Canada.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have since covered the song, including MC Hammer, whose version, sampled in his 1990 hit "Pray," reached number two in the UK.
Later Rereleases
In 1990, the original song was re-released in the UK following its use in a commercial for Hamlet cigars, and climbed back to number four on the chart.
Status Today
Today, "Have You Seen Her" is regarded as one of the Chi-Lites' signature songs and a classic in the soul music genre.
Sample Usage
The Chi-Lites' music, and particularly "Have You Seen Her," has been sampled widely by modern hip-hop and R&B musicians. Examples include Jay-Z's "December 4th" and Beyonce's "Be with You."
Inspirational Value
The song served as inspiration for the hit single "Looking For You" by Kirk Franklin, demonstrating its impact and influence across genres.
Lyrics Focus
"Have You Seen Her" focuses on love and longing, distinguished by its poetic, spoken-word verse. The narrator mourns for his lost love, asking strangers if they've seen her.

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